# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=397 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 398 --- ## [2017 Ford F-150 - Lemon title](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-lemon-title/161074)
**Author:** [@Craig43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig43)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-lemon-title/161074 "2020-03-16T19:34:23Z")
I am looking to buy a 2017 F-150 pick-up truck from a Ford dealership. It is a Lariat full loaded. It has 66,000 miles and they are asking around 30,000. The problem, it has a lemon title. Is this truck worth what they … --- ## [2011 Nissan Versa - Paint issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-versa-paint-issue/161096)
**Author:** [@Pontbriand\_Real](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pontbriand_Real)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-versa-paint-issue/161096 "2020-03-16T18:25:23Z")
Paint peeling around thé wiper on thé rear hatch .dimension of 4 by 2 inches. --- ## [2006 Infiniti G35 Driver’s side rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-g35-driver-s-side-rattle/161022)
**Author:** [@Lou08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lou08)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-g35-driver-s-side-rattle/161022 "2020-03-16T18:17:25Z")
I have a rattle that seems to be coming from driver side either in the front tire or in the door or maybe under the left side of the hood. I have replaced all of the suspension struts, shocks, stabilizers etc but still … --- ## [2012 Audi R8 - Old tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-r8-old-tires/161087)
**Author:** [@denniswagner1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/denniswagner1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-r8-old-tires/161087 "2020-03-16T17:41:32Z")
I have a 2012 Audi r8, it doesn’t get driven a lot. The tires are from 2012 but looks fine. I now drive it every week but not very far.The car has 12000 miles it on it. I read that if the tires are 6 years or older they … --- ## [2005 Buick LeSabre - Surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-surges/161044)
**Author:** [@TedPrice55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TedPrice55)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-surges/161044 "2020-03-16T16:56:12Z")
Driveability problem : surge, similar to misfire after reaching operation temp. no trouble codes. Replaced, PLUGS&WIRES, IGN. COIL, I C M, OXYGEN SENSORS, TPS, MAF, MAP, IDLE AIR VALVE, FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, FUEL FIL… --- ## [Battery fully charged, but when it rains it won't start without a jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-fully-charged-but-when-it-rains-it-wont-start-without-a-jump/46029)
**Author:** [@alexverg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexverg)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-fully-charged-but-when-it-rains-it-wont-start-without-a-jump/46029 "2020-03-16T16:27:00Z")
I have seen this question asked here before, but my problem seems slightly different, so I apologize if it seems like a repeat: I drove in a rain storm yesterday...stopped to get gas...car would not start afterward, bu… --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Passat - Misses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-passat-misses/161069)
**Author:** [@Rhonda58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhonda58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-passat-misses/161069 "2020-03-16T16:15:26Z")
2008 Passat Wagon TDI misses under load. --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento - Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-oil-consumption/161093)
**Author:** [@HarveyHarrell42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarveyHarrell42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-oil-consumption/161093 "2020-03-16T16:03:19Z")
2.4 at 68,000 miles ,started using 2 quarts oil between oil changes. This is a problem. --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Equinox - Complaints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-complaints/161056)
**Author:** [@BasilOmeje](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BasilOmeje)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-complaints/161056 "2020-03-16T15:57:45Z")
What are the major complaints on Chevy Equinox 2017 --- ## [Infiniti Q50 - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-q50-wont-start/161100)
**Author:** [@Benton1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benton1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-q50-wont-start/161100 "2020-03-16T15:29:36Z")
Everything comes on in the car but it want start dealership can’t find the problem keep saying nothing is wrong --- ## [2006 Dodge Dakota - Hard cranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-dakota-hard-cranking/161085)
**Author:** [@JoyWheeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyWheeler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-dakota-hard-cranking/161085 "2020-03-16T13:24:22Z")
I have to turn my ignition switch three times before my 2006 Dodge Dakota will crank. And then about every third time that I drive my truck my engine light will come on and it will be very sluggish at takeoff, until I bu… --- ## [2010 Ford Edge - Oils smell after change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-edge-oils-smell-after-change/161079)
**Author:** [@glassact2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glassact2001)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-edge-oils-smell-after-change/161079 "2020-03-16T13:04:37Z")
After I get my engine oil changed it smells as if they spilled oil on the exhaust for weeks after. I changed the pcv valve and hose,steamed cleaned engine. I even changed the oil myself thinking they put wrong oil in sti… --- ## [Sway Bar Link, Special Tool for Removal? Never cut off old one again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-special-tool-for-removal-never-cut-off-old-one-again/161110)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-special-tool-for-removal-never-cut-off-old-one-again/161110 "2020-03-16T02:22:35Z")
I have sway bar links where there’s a hexagon slot in the stud coming out of the sway bar link. You use a box end wrench to turn the washer on the stud. The stud will want to turn with the washer. So you use a Alan head … --- ## [Temperamental 2009 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperamental-2009-honda-cr-v/161030)
**Author:** [@Marilyn43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marilyn43)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperamental-2009-honda-cr-v/161030 "2020-03-16T01:02:49Z")
My 2009 CR-V is becoming a bit temperamental when I start it. AAA and my car repair people all say the battery, the starter, and the alternator are good. Of course, when I’ve left it with them, the car starts perfectly. … --- ## [Oil change interval for little-driven 2003 Nissan 350Z](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-little-driven-2003-nissan-350z/161028)
**Author:** [@JonathanBramhall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonathanBramhall)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-little-driven-2003-nissan-350z/161028 "2020-03-15T23:08:40Z")
I use synthetic oil and drive this car maybe 1000 miles/yr. How often should I change the oil? --- ## [Oil/gasoline odor, 08 Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-gasoline-odor-08-sentra/161061)
**Author:** [@Slugger\_Baloney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slugger_Baloney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-gasoline-odor-08-sentra/161061 "2020-03-15T22:36:14Z")
08 Nissan Sentra ~95k miles. The exhaust pipe broke off at the flange that connects to the mufflers. Mechanic welded on a new flange. Ever since then when the car starts and while running inside the car you can get a wh… --- ## [2019 Ford Transit Connect - Auto Stop Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-transit-connect-auto-stop-start/161103)
**Author:** [@SteveRogers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveRogers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-transit-connect-auto-stop-start/161103 "2020-03-15T21:52:35Z")
I have a 2019 Ford Transit Connect, it has the auto engine shut off at stop lights. Anyway to to keep the engine running at a light as when the light changes to green the transmission has a slight jerk when taking off. --- ## [Broken Headlight Cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-headlight-cover/161098)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Wolfe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy_Wolfe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-headlight-cover/161098 "2020-03-15T20:39:20Z")
If I broke just the plastic cover of the headlight on my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, do I need to purchase and install a whole new headlight? Or is there a place where I can buy just the cover and reinstall it on my own? T… --- ## [Alternator Drive Belt Broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-drive-belt-broke/161081)
**Author:** [@jdoerotmgboxxer3915\_164526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdoerotmgboxxer3915_164526)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-drive-belt-broke/161081 "2020-03-15T19:30:48Z")
3 Different Drive Belts The alternator drive belt (the one marked as A in the picture) broke on me. I’ve got a few questions. First of all the car has some strange electronic issues (windows rolling themselves down thin… --- ## [2001 Honda Civic - is it the ECM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-is-it-the-ecm/161053)
**Author:** [@FatBoy\_112](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FatBoy_112)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-is-it-the-ecm/161053 "2020-03-15T19:24:43Z")
One day I experienced my fob would not open my door locks. Also noticed that my interior light did not light when door was opened with the key. Also noticed that my emergency brake dash light would not go off. In the … --- ## [2001 BMW 525i 90,000 miles, starts, runs perfect, sets P0340 DTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-525i-90-000-miles-starts-runs-perfect-sets-p0340-dtc/161054)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-525i-90-000-miles-starts-runs-perfect-sets-p0340-dtc/161054 "2020-03-15T19:24:18Z")
Hi folks, looking again for a possible cause of an automotive problem, or more specifically, the cause for the computer setting the P0340 DTC, as the car starts and runs fine. The stated reasons in a google search for th… --- ## [OBD2 Scan tool not connecting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-scan-tool-not-connecting/161007)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-scan-tool-not-connecting/161007 "2020-03-15T18:08:56Z")
I got a 2009 Cobalt from my son that I am trying to repair so I have a starter car for my daughter. The check engine light is on. I connect my OBD2 scan tool to the port, but it does not connect and read the data. I h… --- ## [My Honda Lemon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-lemon/160909)
**Author:** [@SGraves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SGraves)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-lemon/160909 "2020-03-15T17:18:13Z")
How is it right that Honda can sell me a “brand new,” Civic and 3 months into ownership there are major problems with the car resulting in a $3,000 replacement of the entire AC system and a complete malfunctioning of the… --- ## [2007 Dodge Ram 1500 - Hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-hard-starting/161078)
**Author:** [@Chad16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chad16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-hard-starting/161078 "2020-03-15T16:58:48Z")
Engine dies after trying to start it,many times and it finally starts after the fourth or fifth time --- ## [Actual Toyota Prius mileage doesn’t equal the readout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/actual-toyota-prius-mileage-doesn-t-equal-the-readout/161006)
**Author:** [@rolwitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rolwitz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/actual-toyota-prius-mileage-doesn-t-equal-the-readout/161006 "2020-03-15T13:27:11Z")
I’ve had 3 Toyota Prius’s. I’ve calculated the mpg on each of them and all are 6-7 % less than what the meter in the car says. I’ve calculated on different pumps and stations and always the same. --- ## [1991 Toyota Pickup - Overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-pickup-overheats/160735)
**Author:** [@Stein34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stein34)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-pickup-overheats/160735 "2020-03-15T11:58:33Z")
I have a 1991 Toyota Pickup Winnebago Warrior with the 3VZE 6 cylinder… I think I know a solution to my issue, but want to hear your thoughts please! While I am sitting still or slowly moving in warm weather, the engine… --- ## [2010 Dodge Caravan Radio Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-caravan-radio-problems/140497)
**Author:** [@andyrt0910\_151205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyrt0910_151205)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-caravan-radio-problems/140497 "2020-03-15T03:28:22Z")
The radio stated having issues by intermittently losing radio stations – I would turn the radio on and stations I had programmed either wouldn’t come in or there would be a lot of static. It progressively got worse and … --- ## [2009 Ford Fusion side mirror fuse blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-side-mirror-fuse-blowing/161026)
**Author:** [@drewpherring\_165142](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drewpherring_165142)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-side-mirror-fuse-blowing/161026 "2020-03-15T03:12:09Z")
Daughter’s car blows the power mirror fuse as soon as it’s installed, ignition on or off. Disconnected the mirror switch to rule that out and the fuse still blows upon insertion. Not sure how it’s wired exactly so I don’… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Veloster - burnt rubber smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-veloster-burnt-rubber-smell/161051)
**Author:** [@RutheMcQue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RutheMcQue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-veloster-burnt-rubber-smell/161051 "2020-03-15T02:52:23Z")
Car was losing oil but wasn’t seeing any fluid on the ground. Took it to the dealer and they put a sealer on it. It seemed to help but now i smell a burnt rubber when I’m stopped. I noticed that the heat scale has gone… --- ## [2019 Lincoln Navigator jerks when shifted into reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-navigator-jerks-when-shifted-into-reverse/161047)
**Author:** [@Hoormann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoormann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-navigator-jerks-when-shifted-into-reverse/161047 "2020-03-15T02:45:22Z")
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